Protected Forest Management Research Articles

Latitudinal gradients of biodiversity and ecosystem services in protected and non-protected oak forest areas can inform climate smart conservation

Adaptive governance of areas set aside for future protection of biodiversity, sustainable production, and recreation requires knowledge about whether and how effects of area protection are modulated by climate change and redistribution of species. To investigate this, we compare biodiversity of plants (assessed using vegetation plots) and arthropods (collected with Malaise traps, analyzed using metabarcoding) and productivity (tree growth, determined using dendrochronology) in protected and non-protected oak (Quercus spp.) forests along a latitudinal gradient (55.6 °N – 60.8 °N) in Sweden. We also compare historical, recent and projected future climate in the region. In contrast to established global latitudinal diversity gradients, species richness of plants and arthropods increased northwards, possibly reflecting recent climate-induced community redistributions, but neither was higher in protected than in non-protected areas, nor associated with contemporary ground temperature. Species composition of arthropods also did not differ between protected and non-protected areas. Arthropod biomass increased with latitude, suggesting that the magnitude of cascading effects mediated via their roles as pollinators, herbivores, and prey for other trophic levels, varies geographically and will change with a moving climate. Annual growth rate of oaks (an ecosystem service in the form of biomass increase and carbon sequestration) was independent of latitude and did not differ between protected and non-protected areas. Our findings question the efficacy of contemporary designation and management of protected oak forests, and emphasize that development and implementation of modified climate smart conservation strategies is needed to safeguard ecosystem functioning, biodiversity, and recreational values of protected forest areas against future challenges.

Sosialisasi dan Penanaman Mangrove Bersama Masyarakat Pesisir Desa Sungai Pasir, Kecamantan Lunci, Kabupaten Sukamara

One of the regions in Indonesia that has mangrove forests is Sukamara Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. With this location, this Community Service (PKM) will provide outreach regarding the understanding of the residents of Sungai Pasir Village about the Types, Characteristics and Habitat of Mangroves and 2) Planting Mangroves on the Coastal Coast of Sungai Pasir Village, Sukamara Regency. The method used is socialization in providing education to the community on the Coastal Coast of Sungai Pasir Village, Sukamara Regency. The PKM results show that there is cooperation between the community, the village government, representatives of the Watershed and Protected Forest Management Center (BPDASHL) and the Head of the Aquatic Resources Management Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Antakusuma University, Pangkalan Bun in preserving Mangroves.

KAJIAN KARAKTERISTIK SOSIAL, EKONOMI DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT ADAT SEKITAR KELOMPOK HUTAN LINDUNG GUNUNG SIRIMAU KOTA AMBON PROVINSI MALUKU

This study aims to analyze the social, economic and cultural characteristics of the community around the Mount Sirimau Protected Forest Group in Ambon City, Maluku Province. In this study, we use an interdisciplinary approach to understand the relationship between humans and the environment in the region. Data was collected through field surveys, interviews and literature studies. The results of the analysis show that communities around protected forests have a high dependence on natural resources provided by these forests as their main source of livelihood. They also have a rich culture, with a diversity of traditions, beliefs and cultural practices deeply rooted in their daily lives. However, this study also reveals the social and economic challenges faced by society, including limited access to public services and income inequality. The importance of community participation in protected forest management is also highlighted in this study. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach in protected forest management, which takes into account social, economic, cultural and ecological aspects. Collaboration between government, non-government organizations and local communities is needed to formulate sustainable strategies to preserve protected forests and improve the welfare of surrounding communities.

Diversity and ecological role of Dipterocarpus obtusifolius Teijsm. ex Miq. in Nui Cau - Dau Tieng protection forest, Binh Duong province

Studying the diversity and ecological role of dominant species provides an important foundation for understanding the influence of dominant species on the diversity and biomass production capacity of plant communities. This study was conducted at the Nui Cau - Dau Tieng Protection Forest Management Board, Binh Duong province, to understand the diversity and ecological role of Dipterocarpus obtusifolius Teijsm. ex Mig. in the ecosystem forests. A total of 19 plots, each 0.1 ha in size (50 m x 20 m), were used for data collection. Trees with a diameter at breast height (dbh) ≥ 6 cm were recorded, including species name, number of individuals, dbh, and overall height. The study employed importance value index analysis (IVI%) and aboveground biomass (AGB) to assess the ecological role of dominant species. Findings revealed that: (1) Communities with dominant species had low species richness and fluctuating diversity levels, (2) The ecological role of dominant species varied across forest states, decreasing from very poor > poor > medium forests, and (3) Increasing IVI% and AGB% of dominant species influenced woody species structure and biomass output in the plant community. This study offers valuable insights to enhance forest management and quality in the area.

Marketing of non-timber forest products as products from the Protected Forest Management Unit Batutegi, Lampung, Indonesia

Batutegi PFMU has much potential for NTFPs, which have been developed in coffee, palm sugar, and honey. The marketing of NTFPs needs attention because what often happens is inefficient marketing, so it doesn’t provide additional income for the community. This study aimed to identify marketing channels, functions, and efficiency based on marketing margins, farmers’ share, and profit-to-cost ratio. There are three marketing channels for coffee, two for palm sugar, and three for honey. The marketing functions performed by farmers, collectors, wholesalers, exporters, KUPS, cooperatives, and resellers are exchange, physical, and facilitation functions. Channel 1 palm sugar is an efficient marketing channel with a marketing margin of IDR 13,724.19 per kilogram, a farmer’s share of 100%, a profit ratio of 15.03, and marketing channel 1 honey with a marketing margin of IDR 224,112.70 per kilogram (Trigona honey), and IDR 124,494.35 per kilogram (Cerana and Dorsata honey), a farmer’s share of 100%, and profit ratio of 10.21 (Trigona honey) and 6.47 (Cerana and Dorsata honey).

Legal support for an environmentally balanced system of natural resource management in terms of European integration of Ukraine

Legal support for an environmentally balanced system of natural resource management in terms of European integration of Ukraine

Earth System at Risk: Challenging Environmental (In)Justice

Earth System at Risk: Challenging Environmental (In)Justice

Criminal Law Policy Against Illegal Logging as an Effort to Protect National Forest Areas (Study on Solok Protection Forest Management Unit)

The criminal act of illegal logging has been regulated in detail in Law Number 41 of 1999 concerning Forestry, although this law does not mention the existence of the term illegal logging. In an effort to improve ecological functions and restore natural resource reserves, the West Sumatra provincial government has made a policy to reduce the rate of forest destruction (per year) through efforts to reduce critical land area and maintain forest sustainability, including by protecting forests from illegal logging and forest fires that is the cause of forest destruction. The problems discussed in this study are (1) how is the criminal law policy carried out in the context of preventing and enforcing the law against illegal logging crimes? (2) what efforts can be made to enforce the law against illegal logging? This research is a legal research with analytical descriptive specifications. The approach used is the Normative Juridical approach as the main approach which is supported by the Empirical Juridical approach. The data used are secondary data and primary data collected through literature studies and interviews. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively and presented in an analytical descriptive form. Based on the results of the discussion and analysis, it can be concluded that First, the Criminal Law Policy Implemented in the Context of Prevention and Enforcement of Illegal Logging is illustrated in the legal policy against illegal logging based on Law Number 41 of 1999 concerning Forestry which describes crimes in the forestry sector. as stated in Article 50 and Article 78, however regarding what is called a forestry crime is not formulated explicitly, giving rise to multiple interpretations in several circles. Second, law enforcement efforts against Illegal Logging crimes that can be carried out include harmonizing local regulations with Law Number 41 of 1999 concerning Forestry, imposing severe sanctions on perpetrators of illegal logging crimes, increasing coordination among law enforcement officials and with agencies. other related matters, Eradicating corruption through the application of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes, Ensnare perpetrators of illegal logging in an integral (total) manner, and Adding facilities, infrastructure, and operational budget for handling illegal logging cases.

Environmental damage and land use changes: forest protection strategy

Tourism is a whole related elements which consist of tourists, tourist destinations, travel, industry and so on which are tourism activities. Based on the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan, the tourism sector in Indonesia is a priority sector for national development in the economic sector and is one of the largest foreign exchange earners for Indonesia. In the development of the tourism sector, the City of Balikpapan has quite a lot of potential, considering that the topography of the City of Balikpapan is dominated by hills with a fairly extensive forest, making the City of Balikpapan as a tourist spot for protected forests and nature reserves (Balikpapan City Regional Medium-Term Development Plan 2016-2032). One of the protected forests in Balikpapan City is the Meranti Protected Forest, which is located in Karang Joang Village, precisely in Banyumas Village. The Meranti forest area has an area of about 70 hectares which is owned by the city government which was handed over to the Balikpapan Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) to be used as a tourist area. So that the main function of the area does not change, it is necessary to plan the use of protected areas as tourist areas. This study uses content analysis, comparative analysis, and triangulation based on applicable policies and regulations as well as existing conditions and best practices. The results of the study indicate that in planning the use of protected forests as tourist areas, it is necessary to pay attention to 5 principles, namely: the principle of conservation, the principle of education and creation, the principle of economics, the principle of control, and the principle of participation.

ProForM: A simulation model for the management of mountain protection forests

Protection from gravitational natural hazards such as snow avalanches and rockfall is among the most important ecosystem services provided by forests in steep mountain terrain such as the European Alps. These so-called “protection forests” often have to be actively managed to ensure a sustainable ecosystem service provision in time and space. For studying these slowly developing ecosystems, dynamic forest models are important tools to assess the effect of management on the protective function. However, existing models focus on the current protective effect and in many cases neglect aspects of stand resistance and resilience to large disturbances, which are important factors for maintaining the long-term protective function. Therefore, we developed ProForM, a new dynamic forest model aimed at (1) reproducing stand dynamics of managed temperate mountain forests and (2) assessing their protective function in detail. ProForM is a structurally simple model that contains mechanistic formulations of basic demographic processes but was developed mainly with empirical data. It is spatially explicit and was developed with a focus on regeneration dynamics. The model is parameterized for four tree species (Picea abies, Abies alba, Fagus sylvatica, and Acer pseudoplatanus) and four elevational zones, ranging from mixed species submontane to spruce-dominated subalpine forests. ProForM was calibrated with and validated against independent data from long-term forest inventories from Switzerland. It exhibited a satisfactory performance in reproducing measured basal area, stem number, diameter distribution and mean crown ratio at the stand level, comparable to the performance of other, typically more complex models. Illustrative example simulations demonstrate the assessment of the protective function of a stand against gravitational hazards according to multiple criteria used in forestry practice in Alpine countries. ProForM is a valuable new tool to study the impacts of management on the protective effect of mountain forests, and to inform forest managers.

Implementation of Social Learning to Increase Community Participation in Protected Forest Management on Raja Island Monano District North Gorontalo Regency

Implementation of Social Learning to Increase Community Participation in Protected Forest Management on Raja Island Monano District North Gorontalo Regency

How do the Customary Forest and Protected Forest Management Principles affect Ambon City Protected Forest Management between the Government and Indigenous Peoples? (Case in the Mount Sirimau Protection Forest Group, Ambon City, Maluku Province)

Protection forests are state forests that are authorized by the government to be managed, but on the other hand, indigenous peoples already exist and manage forests that are claimed as customary forest. How is the management of protection forests between the government and indigenous peoples? The purpose of this study is to examine the management of protection forests between the government and indigenous peoples and the collaboration in the management of protection forests between the two. The results showed that the management of protection forests by the government was not optimal at the site level based on the principles of protection forest management that had only been done with boundaries: only area boundaries, not blocks and plots, forest protection such as area patrols, installation of prohibition boards and appeals) and land rehabilitation (planting with woody plant species and multi-purpose trees. Protected forest management by indigenous peoples has touched the site level on several aspects of protected forest management principles. Protected management activities by indigenous peoples following the principles of protected forest management are the cultivation of fruit plants, land use with dusung/traditional agroforestry cropping patterns, forest protection is prohibited from cutting trees at water sources, along riverbanks, replanting if cutting fruit trees that are not productive, utilizing non-timber forest products. The government as the planner but implementing it in the field is the indigenous people who are accompanied by the government and joint monitoring and evaluation. Protected forest management based on the principle of protected forest management is more optimally carried out in a collaborative and complementary manner between the government and indigenous peoples.

The species diversity and composition of seedlings for degraded land rehabilitation in different phytogeographical regions in Indonesia

Abstract. Wirnoyo, Lukman AH, Nurliana S. 2022. The species diversity and composition of seedlings for degraded land rehabilitation in different phytogeographical regions in Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 5771-5781. Forest clearing and conversion into cropland without implementing conservation measures have caused land degradation. The total area of degraded land in Indonesia is 14 million hectares. The responsible institution for land rehabilitation in Indonesia is Balai Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai dan Hutan Lindung (Agency for Watershed and Protection Forest Management), abbreviated as BPDASHL. This study aimed to analyze seedlings' species diversity and composition for degraded land rehabilitation provided by six BPDASHLs located in different phytogeographic regions, i.e., Sunda Shelf, Wallacea, and Sahul Shelf. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to BPDASHL offices in Papua, West Papua, Gorontalo, Bangka Belitung Islands, Riau, and Aceh. They were analyzed to determine the species richness, indexes of species diversity, equity, and similarity. The clustering of sites based on species composition was done using a dendrogram. This study found that the species richness of seedlings in each site ranged from 25 to 47, the diversity index of Shannon from 2.39 to 2.96, and a Simpson diversity index from 0.80 to 0.94. The species composition differed from one site to another, with similarity indexes of Bray-Curtis and Jaccard of < 0.35. The dendrogram separated western Indonesia (Sunda Shelf) from eastern Indonesia (Sahul Shelf and Wallacea), except for Bangka Belitung Islands, which was clustered in eastern Indonesia despite its location in western Indonesia. Three study sites had more native dominant species, while the other three had more introduced dominant species. We recommend that more native species of seedlings should be provided.

Key elements structure in mangrove ecotourism management of Peropa’ea Protected Forest in North Buton Regency

Mangrove ecosystem in Peropa’ea protected forest area has an aesthetic landscape that has a potential to be developed as ecotourism. The development of ecotourism in the protected forest area of Peropa’ea as a utilization effort of environmental services is a better strategy because it may reduce pressure on mangrove forest resources and bring socio-economic benefits to the community and area. The Peropa’ea Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) has prepared a service business plan environment in the form of “Banda Kawasa” mangrove ecotourism for the period 2015 to 2025. Some steps needed to be studied such as key elements in the development and management of mangrove ecotourism. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify elements and sub-elements in the development and management of mangrove ecotourism. The method used in this research was Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) with an element of related institutions, constraints, objectives, and priority programs in the development and management of mangrove ecotourism. The results indicated that the Provincial Forestry Office and Forest Management Unit (KPHL) Peropa’ea were the institutional key player in the development and management of mangrove ecotourism. Limited funding and supporting infrastructure for mangrove ecotourism was the main management constraint, and the program priority was to develop an integrated and sustainable mangrove ecotourism management plan. Therefore, it is recommended to improve the coordination among related institutions to develop and maintain the sustainability of mangrove ecotourism in this area.

Partisipasi Masyarakat Terhadap Pengelolaan Hutan Lindung Mangrove Di Desa Sarawet Kecamatan Likupang Timur Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

This study aims to determine the level of community participation and to analyze the relationship between internal and external factors with the level of community participation in the management of mangrove protected forests in Sarawet Village, Likupang Timur District, North Minahasa Regency. This research was conducted from December 2021 to February 2022. The selection of respondents was carried out by accidental sampling. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through questionnaire-based interviews with 76 people. Secondary data was obtained from related agencies, namely the Old Law Office of Sarawet Village, North Minahasa Regency. Secondary data was also obtained through the internet using Google Scholar in the form of books, journal articles and theses related to the topic of this research, namely Community Participation in Mangrove Protected Forest Management. The results showed that the level of community participation in Sarawet Village, East Likupang District in the planning, implementation, utilization and evaluation stages was low and the relationship between internal and external factors on community participation as a whole had a significant relationship with a sig value of 0.000 < 0.01.

Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi, Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Sikap Perubahan Organisasi Dengan Komitmen Organisasi Sebagai Mediasi

The UPTD of the Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) of Pasaman Raya is one of the regional technical implementing units of the Forestry Service of West Sumatra Province. So that it becomes interesting to examine the attitude of organizational change in employees. This study aims to analyze organizational change that is influenced by organizational culture variables, job satisfaction and the mediating role of organizational commitment. The results of this study state that partially there is a significant influence between organizational culture and positive and insignificant effect on organizational change attitudes, organizational culture has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, work goals have a positive and insignificant effect on organizational change attitudes, work goals have a positive and significant effect on organizational change. positive and significant on organizational commitment, organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on organizational change attitudes, organizational commitment becomes an intervention between organizational culture and organizational change attitudes and is not significant and organizational commitment becomes an intervention

Peran Kepuasan Kerja Dalam Memediasi Hubungan Antara Peran Kepemimpinan Dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai

The UPTD of the Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) of Pasaman Raya is one of the regional technical implementing units of the Forestry Service of West Sumatra Province. So it becomes interesting to examine the performance of these employees. This study aims to analyze the performance that is influenced by the variables of leadership and compensation and the mediating role of job satisfaction. The results of this study state that partially there is a significant influence between leadership and positive and insignificant effect on performance, leadership has a positive and insignificant effect on job satisfaction, compensation has a significant positive effect on employee performance, compensation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, goals work has a positive and significant effect on performance, work goals become an intervention between leadership and performance and have an insignificant effect and work disruption between compensation and performance has a significant effect.

IDENTIFIKASI PEMANGKU KEPENTINGAN DAN PERANAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN HUTAN LINDUNG GUNUNG SIRIMAU, KOTA AMBON, PROVINSI MALUKU

Protected forest management is the responsibility of all stakeholders related to it. This study aims to identify stakeholders and their roles in protected forest management. The research was conducted in the Mount Sirimau Protection Forest Group, Maluku Province. Collecting data using questionnaires, in-depth interviews, observation and secondary data. Purposive sampling for agencies that have the main tasks and functions and the snow ball method for other stakeholders involved in protected forest management. Data analysis is descriptive qualitative. The results of the identification found the Technical Implementation Unit of the Ambon Island Forest Management Unit and the Lease Islands. Management of protected forests on Ambon Island is intervened by agencies and Technical Implementing Units within the scope of Forestry according to their main duties and functions. Other contributing stakeholders such as Community Social Institutions, Community Organizations, Religious Organizations, Academics, Agencies outside the scope of Forestry such as Public Works and People's Settlements in the Spatial Sector. The role of stakeholders as managers, intervenors, facilitators, participants, evaluators, expert teams, forest resource users and spatial planners.

POTENSI TEGAKAN DI KPHL BATU SERAMPOK, PROVINSI LAMPUNG

Data and information regarding the potential of forest stands is very important in the preparation of Long-Term Forest Management Plan at Forest Management Unit. The purpose of the study was to analyze the potential of stands in the Protected Forest Management Unit Batu Serampok. Data and information were collected using a stratified systematic sampling with random start inventory method, then vegetation was analyzed to obtain an index of importance. The results showed a diversity of potential stands. The species that predominate in the seedling phase are clove (Syzygium aromaticum), because the commodity is easily grown and liked by the community. The species that has the highest importance in the sapling phase is bayur (Pterospermum sp.), This is because the species is included in the semi-intolerant classification and its distribution is quite easy. In the pole phase, the dominant species are bayur and mango (Mangifera indica). The dominance of bayur has decreased in the pole phase due to changes in environmental conditions, adaptability and the presence of other plants developed by the community. Mango also have a fairly dominant number, as well as other types of Multi Purpose Tree Species (MPTS) plants. Then at the tree level, the dominant species include bayur, jengkol (Archidendron pauciflorum), teak (Tectona grandis), gondang (Ficus variegata), candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) and petai (Parkia speciosa). In this phase there has been a balance between species of wood forest and MPTS. This happened because of the intervention of the HKm group in determining the types of plants to be developed. The preparation of the RPHJP document in Forest Management Unit should pay attention to the types of plants that are dominant and preferred by the community, especially in the planning part of forest land reforestation program.

ANALISIS KETERSEDIAAN JENIS-JENIS TUMBUHAN PAKAN GAJAH SUMATERA (ELEPHAS MAXIMUS SUMATRANUS) PADA DAERAH JELAJAH GAJAH DI KPHL KOTAAGUNG UTARA

The forest area of the Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) of North Kotaagung is part of the home range of the elephant group as well as in the South Bukit Barisan National Park (TNBBS). This study was conducted to determine the composition of vegetation and the availability of elephant feed in the elephant roaming area in North Kotaagung KPHL. This research was conducted in February 2021 at Register 31 KPH Kotaagung Utara, using a combination method, namely a combination of the line method and plotted lines from the end of the area to the opposite end of the area in one type of land cover. The results showed that in the home range of elephants in KPHL Kotaagung Utara most plant species were found in the elephant home range with 21 tree species from a total of 49 plant species in primary forest, while in dry land agricultural vegetation type 26 species were found and in shrubs. In the thicket only 9 plant species from all phases were found. There are 16 species from 13 families that feed elephants. Families Poaceae and Melastomataceae have the highest number of types of feed than others.